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State Thomas Historic District
State Thomas Neighborhood.png
Location Dallas, Texas
Architectural style(s) Italianate, Queen Anne and Vernacular styles
Designated March 19, 1986
Reference no. H/25
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State Thomas is a special neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, USA. It's known as a Dallas Landmark District, which means it's a place with important history and buildings. This area is part of the Uptown part of Dallas.

State Thomas is located near downtown and other neighborhoods. It has the most Victorian-style homes left in Dallas. These are beautiful old houses from the late 1800s. In 1986, this area became a "Special Purpose District." This helped make it one of the first places in Dallas to follow "New Urbanism" ideas, which means designing neighborhoods to be walkable and have a mix of homes and shops.

Griggs Park: A Green Space in the City

Griggs Park - Dallas, Texas
Downtown Dallas skyline as viewed from Griggs Park

Griggs Park is a lovely park on the edge of the State Thomas neighborhood. It's a great place for people and their pets to enjoy the outdoors. The park is about eight acres big.

You can find walking paths, benches, and many trees there. From the park, you get amazing views of the downtown and Uptown Dallas skylines. The park also has a special memorial for Rev. A.R. Griggs. He was an important Baptist preacher and leader in the State Thomas and Freedman's community in the 1800s.

Getting Around State Thomas

It's easy to get around State Thomas and to other parts of Dallas.

Streetcars: The M-Line Trolley

  • Heritage streetcar MATA: M-Line Trolley

The M-Line Trolley is a fun, old-fashioned streetcar. It travels between the Cityplace/Uptown station in Uptown and the St Paul station in Downtown. The best part is, riding the M-Line Trolley is completely free!

The M-Line has 40 stops at popular places. These include the West Village, McKinney Avenue, Klyde Warren Park, and the Dallas Arts District. It also stops near four historic cemeteries and, of course, the State Thomas historic neighborhood.

Major Roads Nearby

  • Texas Spur 366.svg Spur 366 (Woodall Rodgers Freeway)
  • US 75.svg US 75 Central Expressway

Images for kids

  • Smith Drug Store, Dallas, Texas (State-Thomas area) (10011657)

    Smith Drug Store in State Thomas, undated

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